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Dilshan needs a freezer and scales to reopen a fish stall

A fish stall in Colombo needs help replacing a freezer and scales after the demolition of the market.

🇱🇰 00021, Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka1,050 views

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For fifteen years I have run a fish stall in Colombo. In October, the demolition of the market took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $700 goes: • Initial stock: the first catch: $130 • Replacing a freezer and scales: $460 • Working capital for the first month: $110 Thank you for reading my story. - Dilshan

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